A new 2022 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Van arrived for the West Caldwell Hub day program participants in January. The van, which was funded through a $35,000 Essex County Community Development Block Grant, has a lower profile, which makes it more easily accessible for some of the West Caldwell attendees. The Arc thanks Essex County for its ongoing support of our organization and the people we serve. Do you have a loved one interested in attending The Arc of Essex County’s Adult Day Services?  Click here to learn more about our programs, and reach out to The Arc of Essex County’s [...]

Celebrating a quarter-century of running and walking for a cause, The Arc of Essex County is hosting the 25th Annual Building Tomorrows 5K Run and Family Walk on Saturday, April 29 at the Clipper Pavilion in West Orange. With support from presenting sponsor PSEG, the inclusive event will feature a scenic 5K race, followed by a fundraising walk and a Fun Fest packed with family-friendly entertainment and activities. All proceeds will directly benefit children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The event promises to be a fun and festive gathering for all ages. The Fun Fest is [...]

Navigating through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process can seem overwhelming, but The Arc of New Jersey is here to help. The Arc has partnered with Hinkle, Prior & Fischer to offer free IEP reviews for families who have questions or concerns about their child's IEP. The session will take place at The Arc of Essex County’s main office (123 Naylon Ave, Livingston) from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28. The session will begin with an overview of parents' rights from 6 to 6:30 p.m. before each family receives an individual 20-minute review with an attorney. Space is limited and [...]

During the month of January, participants in The Arc of Essex County’s Adult Recreation and Community Inclusion program enjoyed a retreat at Studio Arc, a trip to the movies, and weekly bowling excursions. For the Self Care Retreat at Studio Arc on January 8, participants focused on “A Healthy Me in 2023,” learning about good nutrition, the benefits of exercise and a good night’s sleep, and discovering ways to protect themselves and others from illness. The day started with a taco bar in which the participants made their own turkey tacos with lots of healthy toppings. Everyone was encouraged to experiment [...]

The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG) is undertaking an initiative to expand the available information on dementia for families, agencies, and others and is reaching out to family and other caregivers to help better understand where they get their information and what information might be of most use to them. The NTG developed a brief 15-item survey with questions tapping some key areas related to information and its access. Completing the survey shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes, and it does not ask for any identifiers. The information will be used only in aggregate form to [...]

For individuals seeking a community living placement, The Arc of Essex County has the following February 2023 openings: NEW Belleville Group Home (1 Male or Female vacancy) Two-family supervised apartment on quiet dead-end street 24/7 supervision Located near Branch Brook Park and other outdoor spaces Residents enjoy activities together, including trips to area destinations as well as picnics on their spacious deck NEW Washington Avenue Residence (1 Male vacancy) Single-family style group home in a quiet Montclair neighborhood 24/7 supervision Within walking distance of parks and shopping Residents enjoy going on local trips together Orange Community Residence (1 Male or Female Vacancy) 24/7 supervision Single-family style group home located in a turn-of-the-century mansion [...]